Dietary Cook - Palm Valley at Palm Valley Post Acute in Goodyear, Arizona

Job Description:

Pay is DOE $16.00-$18.-00

Palm Valley Post-Acute is looking for caring and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our Team!
At Palm Valley Post-Acute, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:

Maintain high medical integrity
Foster a team spirit among staff
Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors

*Weekends required*

Cook Job Duties:

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.


• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.


• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.


• Ability to prepare special diets accurately.


• Record food temperatures for the meals.


• Prepare pureed foods.


• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.


• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.


• Assist with serving the different meals.


• Clean cooking area and serving carts.


• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.


• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.


• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.


• Ability to cooperate.


• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.


• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed.

• Previous cooking experience

• Competitive pay


• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)


• 401k (Full-time only)


• Paid Time Off


• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities


• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities